Job Title:
Personal Injury Attorney
Company: Right Path Law Group, PLLC
Location: Chantilly, VA
Created: 2026-04-10
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
TOTAL ATTAINABLE COMPENSATION: $183,000 - $336,000+Base Salary: $130,000 - $140,000 (qualification-dependent - see below)We pay Competitive Quarterly Performance Commissions as well as Referral Bonuses on cases you personally originate.The short version: We have 600+ active PI cases, a bilingual client base growing every month, and a firm that has structured itself - deliberately - so that a great trial attorney can earn like one. We are not looking for someone to manage files. We are looking for someone who closes them.HOW COMMISSIONS WORKCommissions are paid quarterly on firm-wide PI fees collected and banked. There is NO CEILING.WHAT DETERMINES YOUR BASE SALARY$130,000 base -- minimum qualifications:Active Virginia bar license in good standing5+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience, including active litigationMinimum 2 first-chair jury or bench trials taken to verdictAbility to manage a high-volume caseload independentlyCandidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.$140,000 base -- all of the above, plus:7+ years of plaintiff PI litigation experience (not defense, not insurance)5+ first-chair jury trials taken to verdict in personal injury mattersActive bar license in at least one additional state: Maryland, DC, New York, or FloridaPreferred but NOT REQUIRED: Bilingual Spanish/English fluency (conversational minimum, professional preferred)Verifiable case results -- we will ask for themBENEFITSHealth, vision, and dental insurance -- 100% employer-paid (employee coverage)3 weeks paid time off401(k) with 4% employer match (after 1 year of continuous employment)Five-state licensing footprint: Virginia, Maryland, DC, New York, and FloridaA dedicated pod team assigned to you from day oneYOUR SUPPORT STRUCTUREYou will not be doing this alone. Every attorney at Right Path Law Group operates with a dedicated support team, so your focus is solely on moving cases. Your team handles the infrastructure.WHAT YOU WILL DOOwns a caseload of 100+ active PI matters across pre-litigation and active litigationDrive cases from treatment to demand to settlement or trial verdictConduct depositions, hearings, mediations, and jury trials across our five-state footprintCollaborate with your pod team on discovery, records, and demand packagesRepresent clients at status hearings, motions, and pre-trial conferencesOriginate referral business from your professional and community networkSTRONGLY PREFERRED (NOT REQUIRED)Bilingual Spanish/English -- the client base is majority Spanish-speakingTHIS IS PROBABLY NOT THE ROLE FOR YOU IF...Your first question in any interview is about remote flexibility or PTOYou have never taken a case to trial because you "prefer settlements."Your trial record is thin, and you're hoping we won't verify it -- we willYou need a partnership track conversation before you've demonstrated anythingYou define "high-volume" as 40 casesHOW TO APPLYIncomplete applications are not reviewed. Submit:Your resume -- current, not a LinkedIn exportTrial list -- case type, jurisdiction, and verdict or outcome. If you have fewer than 2 trials, tell us why and what you have insteadA short note (3-5 sentences) on why Right Path Law Group specifically -- not just "a plaintiff PI firm." We do not respond to form cover lettersBar admissions with current statusRight Path Law Group, PLLC, is an equal opportunity employer.Compensation:$130,000 - $140,000 yearlyResponsibilities:Manage a caseload of 100+ active personal injury matters across pre-litigation and active litigation stagesDrive cases from initial treatment through demand, negotiation, settlement, or trial verdictPrepare and send demand packages, including medical summaries, liability analyses, and damage calculationsConduct client consultations, depositions, mediations, hearings, and jury trialsAppear at status conferences, motions hearings, and pre-trial proceedings in GDC and Circuit CourtsCollaborate daily with your dedicated team to move cases efficiently from intake to resolutionReview and approve demand packages, settlement agreements, and litigation strategy with pod team supportNegotiate directly with insurance adjusters and defense counsel on pre-litigation and litigated mattersCoordinate with paralegals on discovery, court filings, subpoenas, and trial preparationMaintain accurate and timely case notes, deadlines, and file documentation in our case management systemCommunicate proactively with clients throughout the life of their caseOriginate new client relationships and referrals from your professional network, bar associations, and community tiesParticipate in firm strategy sessions, case reviews, and performance check-ins with firm leadershipQualifications:Required - all candidates:Active Virginia bar license in good standing5+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience, including active pre-litigation and litigation managementMinimum 2 first-chair jury or bench trials taken to verdict in personal injury mattersDemonstrated ability to independently manage a high-volume caseload with competing deadlinesStrong written and oral communication skills in client-facing and courtroom settingsProficiency with case management software and standard legal productivity toolsPreferred - qualifies for $140,000 base salary:7+ years of plaintiff PI litigation experience (plaintiff side only "” defense or insurance-side experience does not qualify)5+ first-chair jury trials taken to verdict in personal injury matters, with verifiable outcomesActive bar license in at least one additional jurisdiction: Maryland, DC, New York, or FloridaBilingual fluency in Spanish and English (professional proficiency preferred, conversational minimum)Multi-jurisdictional litigation experience across the DMV region or the Mid-Atlantic corridorVerifiable track record of settlements and verdicts "” case results will be requested during the interview processAbout CompanyRight Path Law Group fights for our community across the DMV, and we have built the infrastructure to do it right. 600+ active PI cases. A dedicated team behind every attorney. Five-state licensing. A growing caseload and a firm that rewards performance.Our Mission: transform 25,000 lives. Our Values: Resilience. Integrity. Service. xijylhu Excellence. (R.I.S.E)#WHLAW2Compensation details: 13 Yearly SalaryPIdb74ac89993e-37344-40225377